SABIAN 15" XSR Monarch Hat Top

SABIAN 15" XSR Monarch Hat Top

The 15" XSR Monarch Hat Top delivers crisp articulation with a fat, woody tone that responds cleanly to stick definition. The thin top construction pairs responsiveness with control, making these hats equally comfortable cutting through a mix or sitting back in a groove. Built from B20 Bronze with unlathed surfaces, they produce the inherent dryness and stick clarity that working drummers depend on night after night.

Tone & Sonic Character

The combination of a Thin top with a Medium-Thin bottom generates a woody, crisp stick sound while maintaining articulation across dynamic ranges. The unlatched tops preserve control without sacrificing the fat body that defines these cymbals, allowing them to blend naturally into your playing rather than dominate it.

Construction & Materials

B20 Bronze construction benefits from trickle-down technology refined through SABIAN's Evolution and X-Plosion cymbal lines, delivering professional-grade sound at an accessible price point. The hammered construction with reshaped bell adds dimension to the overall voice while reinforcing durability and consistent performance.

Key Features

• 15" diameter
• B20 Bronze alloy
• Thin top cymbal
• Top cymbal weight: 1031 grams
• Medium-Thin bottom cymbal
• Natural finish
• Unlathed surface for increased control
• Hammered construction with reshaped bell
• Crisp, dry, woody stick sound
• Versatile volume response across dynamic range
• SABIAN two-year warranty included

The XSR Monarch combines articulate response with fat tone and surprising versatility—a reliable platform This tracking in the studio or holding down pocket on a loud stage.